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Offline Tim Mixon

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Fokker V-25
« on: February 04, 2024, 03:18:49 AM »
The Fokker V-25 was one of many Fokker entries into the 1918 fighter trials. It was rejected for various reasons:
1. An inherent mistrust of low monoplane design and crash survivability.
2. Underpowered engine demonstrated no great improvement in climb or speed
3. Poorer downward vision especially during landing. 
It was however very maneuverable and had unrestricted forward and upward vision. 
It is my opinion that with a more powerful engine, the V-25 could have been a real match for any of the period allied designs.

I chose to depict my build as a factory fresh production model, had it been selected for mass production. Hope you like it!















Thanks for looking in!
Tim
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Offline macsporran

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Re: Fokker V-25
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2024, 03:43:46 AM »
Nice model.
Very modern looking aeroplane.
Apart from the tailplane, something of the Focke-Wulf about it!
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Re: Fokker V-25
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2024, 04:06:07 AM »
My thoughts as well Sandy.  Thank you.
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Offline NigelR

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Re: Fokker V-25
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2024, 07:55:38 PM »
Lovely work, and a nice "what if" scheme.
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Re: Fokker V-25
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2024, 09:03:21 PM »
Very interesting subject and very nicely done. Thanks for sharing.
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Offline Dutch522

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Re: Fokker V-25
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2024, 10:54:31 PM »
That's one purposeful-looking little aeroplane, Tim, sort of a next-gen Eindecker! And like I said before, I love "What If" models... now you've got me thinking of kitbashing one in 1:32.

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Re: Fokker V-25
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2024, 11:24:50 PM »
The V-25 really looks like it could have been a successful fighter.
Very well done Tim!
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Offline lone modeller

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Re: Fokker V-25
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2024, 04:14:06 AM »
A new type to me - obviously only a prototype - but still interesting. Superb model which is very well finished. And no rigging!

Stephen.
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Re: Fokker V-25
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2024, 08:41:56 AM »
Great work Tim, I like it a lot! One of those intriguing "What If?" aircraft - had a different engine been made available...
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Re: Fokker V-25
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2024, 03:58:02 AM »
Well this another one I've never heard of, so great to see something more unusual.

Excellent work!

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Offline Whiteknuckles

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Re: Fokker V-25
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2024, 08:30:13 AM »
Nice work Tim, love seeing prototypes and what if's!

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Re: Fokker V-25
« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2024, 01:47:45 AM »
Well, this is a small jewel indeed!
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Offline Flamingo

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Re: Fokker V-25
« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2024, 07:47:29 AM »
Really nice model of this "E.V/D.VIII" with the modeler in mind!
The repositioned wing allows much better view of cockpit and Spandaus!
Like the paint job on the plywood wing.

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Re: Fokker V-25
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2024, 10:50:32 AM »
Lovely work Tim, I do like these esoteric subjects that you tackle. Reminds me of a 1/48 Fokker V.23 kit-bash I did maaaaany moons ago...

https://bradsmodels.squarespace.com/models#/148-fokker-v23-kit-bash/

Cheers,

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Re: Fokker V-25
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2024, 12:12:11 PM »
I've never heard of this one either.  I agree it does look like a E.V with the wing lowered.  Very unique model and a great job!
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